US Popularity:22782
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Blessed; Lightning
Set baby on the path to a charmed life with this Arabic and Hebrew boy's name. Meaning "blessing," Barack commands attention thanks to former American president Barack Obama. It’s linked to the Hebrew name Baruch, adding the meaning of "lightning," giving just enough of a superhero feel to delight any little bright spark. Its variant, Barak, also appears in the Old Testament as a warrior who wins a battle alongside the prophetess Deborah.

Famous People Named Barack

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  • Barack Obama
    United States President

How Popular Is The Name Barack?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Barack is currently #4861 on The Bump
Boy:Barack is currently #2739 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Barack is currently #22782 in U.S. births
Boy:Barack is currently #11068 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#11068
in 2024
- 2083
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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